Follow us

28 Popcorn Recipes Your Family Will Love

Take your next movie night up a notch with one of our 28 creative twists on classic buttered popcorn. From spiced up versions of your favorite snack (this Olive Oil Popcorn with Garlic and Rosemary is always a winner) to adorable treats for kids (like these Unicorn Snack Bars!), you're sure to find something the whole family will love in this collection of easy popcorn recipes.

1
of
28

Salted Butterscotch Popcorn

Enjoy this Christmas tin treat year-round with a Scotch-infused caramel sauce and a sprinkling of flaky sea salt. We love it as a salty-sweet ice cream topping, but the gourmet popcorn holds its own as an addictively delicious party snack, too.

1
of
28

Advertisement

Advertisement

2
of
28

Olive Oil Popcorn with Garlic and Rosemary

Olive Oil Popcorn with Garlic and Rosemary
RecipeMake a batch of this delicious popcorn for your next movie night and you’ll start a new tradition. Flavored with olive oil, fresh rosemary, Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic, it’s a sophisticated take on a favorite snack. This popcorn recipe can be tailored to what you like or have on hand.

3
of
28

4
of
28

Big Tin Popcorn Cake

You know those giant popcorn tins—featuring the three signature flavors: butter, cheddar, and caramel—that you’re bound to receive at least one of every year, but never actually finish? Transform the rest into this fun and easy tricolored “cake.”

4
of
28

5
of
28

Scrambled Eggs With Popcorn

photo by Towfiqu Photography via getty images

Scrambled Eggs With Popcorn
RecipeThe eggs in this easy and fun breakfast dish are tender, but have some really interesting textural contrast. The corn flavor was more subtle than you get with chilaquiles, but pronounced enough to be pleasantly present.

5
of
28

6
of
28

Grits With Popcorn

PHOTO BY COLTER LONGSHORE

Grits With Popcorn
RecipePop a whole mess of popcorn on the stove, soak handfuls in water and butter, force the soggy kernels through a sieve, then repeat, scraping all the runoff into a bowl. Dress up popcorn grits with hot sauce, a fried egg, and even some extra popped popcorn; or go sweet and cover it with maple syrup and toasted nuts.

6
of
28

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

7
of
28

Miso-Caramel-Tamari Popcorn Mix

A slightly thicker caramel and the addition of whole roasted almonds turn traditional caramel popcorn into gift-worthy popcorn mix. We use less sugar in the glaze and cut the sweetness with mild white miso (fermented soybean paste) and tamari (a richer, wheat-free soy sauce) for a salty-savory note that makes the snack incredibly addictive.

7
of
28

8
of
28

Coconut-Pecan Caramel Popcorn

Coconut-Pecan Caramel Popcorn
RecipeWith the addition coconut flakes and pecans, this is the amped-up version of your traditional caramel popcorn is all kinds of addictive. Once you make a batch, chances are it will disappear before the day is out—so consider doubling the recipe.

8
of
28

9
of
28

Pumpkin Maple Popcorn

Sara Tane

Pumpkin Maple Popcorn
RecipeThis classic movie theater treat has taken on a sweetly spiced persona just in time for cozy nights during cool weather. The popcorn is coated in a pumpkin maple sauce that forms a crispy, candy-like crust on the outside of popcorn for a glossy finish.

9
of
28

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

10
of
28

Umami Popcorn

Umami Popcorn
RecipeIf you’re worried that this crunchy snack will taste like fish, rest your fears. The anchovy paste simply lends rich umami depth and a good salty kick. We use a fair amount of fresh thyme here, too, for even more savory notes; it adds a woodsy, earthy flavor that other herbs just don’t quite have.

16
of
28

Unicorn Snack Bars

Unicorn Snack Bars
RecipeThese sweet unicorn treats are adorable enough to serve at a birthday party, but easy enough to throw together for after-school snacks during the week. Adding almonds and apple chips into the mix make these snack bars more substantial and flavorful than a plain rice cereal treat.

16
of
28

17
of
28

Togarashi-Spiced Snack Mix

Greg Dupree

Togarashi-Spiced Snack Mix
RecipeNanami togarashi is a Japanese spice blend of red pepper, sesame seeds, seaweed, and dried citrus that offers all kinds of new possibilities to popcorn, Rice Chex, and any other salty snack food. Combine with shrimp chips, spicy wasabi peas, and soy-glazed macadamia nuts for the best party mix ever.

18
of
28

19
of
28

Smoked Paprika Popcorn

Inspired by the explosion of pre-popped popcorn on the market, we came up with some fresh and easy snacks of our own. The key to flavorful popcorn is to toss it very well with the butter first, then with the seasonings.

Sesame-Soy Nut and Pretzel Mix

Full of salty nuts, pretzels, and cereal and doused with a butter- and Worcestershire-based glaze, the classic snack mix racks up sodium quickly (and who honestly stops at the barely 1/2 cup serving suggestion?). Our Asian-inspired mix saves 160mg sodium per serving with plenty of crunch and bold, salty flavor in a more generous 3/4 cup portion.